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Larry David's Satire Sparks DSA Backlash
Larry David's satirical essay mocking Democratic Socialists of America draws criticism over Israel jokes.
In brief
Larry David's satirical essay mocking Democratic Socialists of America draws criticism over Israel jokes. Larry David's satirical essay targeting Democratic Socialists of America's anti-Israel positions and political correctness drew criticism from self-identified democratic socialists. Originally reported by Fox News.
Larry David's Satire
Comedian Larry David sparked backlash after writing a satirical essay mocking the Democratic Socialists of America and its positions on Israel, immigration and political correctness.
Essay Targets DSA
David's October 17 essay in Air Mail titled 'The View from Here' imagined a Hollywood liberal joining the DSA and proposing 12 over-the-top additions to the socialist organization's manifesto.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Proposal
The essay proposed transferring all of Israel's territory to Palestinians and relocating Israelis to a remote Pacific island.
Jewish Americans Renamed
David proposed renaming Jewish Americans the 'Bagel People' in his satirical essay targeting the socialist organization.
Religious Tolerance Mocked
David also mocked progressive approaches to religious tolerance, proposing that White women wear hijabs on weekends in solidarity with Muslim women while Jewish Americans lose the right to refer to themselves as the 'Chosen People'.
Sensitivity Training Proposal
In another proposal, the 'Seinfeld' co-creator imagined a socialist society where comedians who offend audiences would be sent to facilities for sensitivity training.
Criticism from DSA Members
Self-identified democratic socialists criticized David's essay as lowbrow and unfunny, questioning his comedic abilities and mocking his age.
In short
Larry David's satirical essay targeting Democratic Socialists of America's anti-Israel positions and political correctness drew criticism from self-identified democratic socialists.
